24--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Developoment Center, Vicksburg, MS request quotations for a Fork Truck.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ). This requirement is being a commercial item and we are utilizing simplified acquisition procedures. The associated North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for the procurement is 811310. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center Contracting Office, has a requirement for a firm fixed price contract for a 7000 lb capacity Fork-Truck with Optional Equipment. Specification for LIFT EQUIPMENT: 1. General: The Contractor shall provide one (1) new 7000 lbs. capacity forklift. This machine shall be use for research model building around remote job sites at ERDC Vicksburg, MS. The machines shall be in accordance with the following standard and optional equipments 2. Fork Lift Standard Equipment Requirements: The Contractor shall provide one new P7000-D, Diesel, 7000# Capacity, I.C. with Pneumatic Tire rated capacity @ 24 load center. Vinyl Static Fold-Down Seat Tilt Steering Column with Mechanical Quick Return Feature Elongated Grab Bar Wrapped Steel Hip Restraint Open Step with Anti-Slip Plate Separate Brake and Inching Pedals Rubber Floor Mat Electronic Fingertip Shift Control 3-Section Valve with Cowl Mounted Hydraulic Levers Magnetic Convenience Tray with Clipboard Holder Presence Detection System (PDS) Featuring: Transmission Interlock, Mast and Auxiliary Hydraulic Lockout, Parking Brake Warning, Seat Belt Warning Ground Speed Control; Dual-Action Parking Brake Handle Two Forward LED Work Lights -OHG Mounted Rear Combination LED Stop/Tail/Back-Up Lights Electronic Backup Alarm; High Visibility Mast Display Panel, Including: Neutral Transmission Indicator, Combination Park Brake and Brake Fluid Level Warning, Transmission Oil Warning, Engine Oil Pressure Warning, Seat Belt Reminder Warning, Diagnostic Warning, Alternator (Battery Charging Status) Warning, Fuel Gauge, Mast Interlock Indicator, Engine Coolant Temperature Gauge, Combination Hourmeter and Diagnostic Display; PurePOWER S4S Diesel Engine EPA-Compliant Emission System U.L. Rated Model Single Speed Powershift (Automatic) Transmission Engine Return to Neutral for Start Electronic Vehicle Control, Featuring: Engine Protection System Monitoring Engine Coolant Temperature, On-Board Diagnostics (With Event History), Brake Fluid Level Monitoring, Isolated (Rubber-Mounted) Key Components, Including: Hydraulic Control Valves, Transmission, Engine, Radiator, Exhaust System, Steer Axle, Secondary Lift Cylinders On Mast Heavy Duty Counterweight Grille Full Hydrostatic Power Steering Drive-By Wire Throttle Control (Via Accelerator Pedal) Cyclone Air Filter; High Position Air Intake Aluminum Core Corrugated Fin Radiator High Thrust 10-Blade Engine Fan; Maintenance-Free Battery Anti-Restart Ignition Switch; Fully Insulated Steel Engine Hood Drive and Steer Tires - Single Pneumatic, Air-Filled 500 Hour Service Intervals Underbelly Screen Cat Lift Truck Advantage Coverage: First Planned Maintenance Free, Parts Fast or Parts Free, Free Loaner Guarantee 2.1 Machine Specifications: Mast: ITA Class III&&&&&&&.High Visibility Triplex MFH 186.0 max. OAL 90.5 max. FFH 42.5 min Tilt Cylinders &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.&&&& 6 Deg Fwd/6 Deg Back Integral Side shifter&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&..&&.59.0 Wide (48 Overall Width) Forks - Hook Type, ITA Class III&&&&&&&... Pallet (Pair) Length 48 max. Width 4.9 Thickness 2.0 Load Backrest&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&..&.48 High - Included With Mast Internal Hosing&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&..&.Dual Function - Triplex Mast Hydraulic Valve&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.&&.4-Section Valve w/4 Cowl Mounted Levers Drive Tires&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.&&.. Dual Solid Soft Ride - 28 x 9-15 Steer Tires&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.&&. Solid Soft Ride - 6.5 x 10 Overhead Guard&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&..&..&&&&& See 2.2 Air Condition Cab Seat &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&..&.Fold-Down Full Suspension Vinyl Exhaust System&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.& Standard Muffler Warning Device Light&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&.&&. Amber Strobe (Mtd Below OHG) Paint&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&..&&&&&&.&. Yellow 2.2 Optional Items for Forklift: The following items shall be provide for machine or equal. Service Indicator Package Drawbar Pin Fire Extinguisher (Attachment) Martin Air Conditioned Cab (Side Shifting Fork Positioner) 3. Warranty: The Vendor shall provide the Government with a 60 Months / 10,000 Hours Extended Full Coverage Warranty 4. Shipping: F.O.B. Delivered Deliver all equipments to: DPW Attn: Vince Durman 3909 Halls Ferry Road Vicksburg, MS 39180 -6199 Telephone: +1 (555) 000-0000 All interested firms must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration. The Government will award a contract resulting from this synopsis/solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer meets or exceeds all the specifications will be most advantageous to the Government, and other factors considered in accordance with FAR 52.212-2. Evaluation will be based on best value. The following provisions apply to this acquisition: 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commerical Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation Commercial Items; 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items, 52.222-19 Child LaborCooperation with Authorities and Remedies, 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance, 252.225-7000 Buy American ActBalance of Payments Program Certificate and 252.212-7000, Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items. The following clauses apply to this acquisition: 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; Clause 52.212-5; Contract Terms and Conditions required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services; 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Terms of the Contract; 52.219-6 Notice of Small Business Set-Aside; 52.222-3 Convict Labor, 52.233-3 Protest After Award, 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration, 52.247-34 FOB Destination, 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference, 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity, 52.222-35 Affirmative Action for Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities, 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Disabled Veteran and Veterans of the Vietnam Era, 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities, 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports, 252.212-7001 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders Applicable to Defense Acquisitions of Commercial Items, 252.225-7001 Buy American Act and Balance of Payment Program, 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors, 252.225-7036 Buy American North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation ActBalance of Payments Program, 252.243-7001 Pricing of Contract Modifications, are hereby incorporated by reference. All offerors shall Submit the following: 1) Original and one (1) copy of a proposal; 2) A completed copy of the Provision at 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certification-Commercial Items And 252.212-7000 Offeror Representation and Certifications-Commercial Item, which may be downloaded at www.arnet.gov/far All quotes should be mailed to Elizabeth Kelley, ERDC-Contracting, 3909 Halls Ferry Road, Vicksburg Ms 39180 or emailed to: contact@example.gov Submission shall be received by: 12:00 pm CST 25 September 2009. Point of Contact: Elizabeth Kelley, Contract Specialist +1 (555) 000-0000.